U ponedjeljak 27. studenog 2017. u Narodnoj knjižnici u Kostreni sv. Luciji te u četvrtak 30. studenog u dvorani Hrvatske čitaonice Trsat održat će koncert Klavirski duo Fantazija kojeg čine dubrovačka pijanistica i pjesnikinja Ivana Marija Vidović te pijanistica Vesna Miletić. U Kostreni će im se pridružit i pjesnikinja Vesna Miculinić Prešnjak s Rijeke, a za izbor i recitaciju stihova odgovorne su pjesnikinje Vidović i Miculinić Prešnjak. Na Trsatu će kao gost koncerta klavirskog dua nastupit i zbor Hrvatske čitaonice Trsat pod ravnjanjem maestra Vinka Badjuka.
Category: Music
Astrid Kuljanic @ Carnegie Hall October 24th, 2017 at 8 PM
Astrid will be making her debut at this esteemed concert venue with a performance of “Astrid Kuljanic Transatlantic Exploration Company: Riva”. Astrid: I am beyond excited that I can invite you to the album release concert at Carnegie Hall on October 24th! The whole band will be there: Ben Rosenblum on accordion, Mat Muntz on bass and Rogerio Boccato on percussion, including special guests: Hrvatska Ruza folklor, Rosa, Asaran Earth Trio, Elijah Shiffer AcEUR” saxophone, Ben Sutin AcEUR” violin.
LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia at The Peforming Arts Center NY, Oct 3, 8pm
LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia founded in 1949 in Zagreb as a professional national ensemble, with the aim of researching, artistically interpreting and presenting on stage the most beautiful examples of the rich cultural traditions of Croatia. The ensemble’s 39 brilliant dancers, who are also excellent singers, can easily transform this folk dance ensemble into an impressive folk choir, while its 14 superb musicians play some fifty different traditional and classical instruments. LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia at The Peforming Arts Center Tuesday, October 3, 8pm.
Yoko Nishii pianist concert at the Mimara Palace in Zagreb in Sep 2017
Yoko Nishii had an excellent pianist concert at the Mimara Palace in Zagreb, which has started with Japanese and Croatian composers. She is known as a proponent of Croatian music heritage, especially the music works of Dora Pejačević (1885 – 1923), the first significant Croatian woman composer. The concert has been organized by the Embassy of Japan in the city of Zagreb. Till now, Yoko Nishii had 46 soloist concerts in as many as 24 Croatian cities and towns. She speaks Croatian, and in 2015 she published the double CD in Tokyo containing pianist works of Dora Pejačević.
Yoko Nishii has a pianist concert tour in Croatia Sep 2017: Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Vinkovci, Sisak
Yoko Nishii is indefatiguable proponent of fine music, including Japanese and Croatian. Her concert tour in September 2017 includes Japanese authors Kozaburo Hirai and Kosaku Yamada, as well as Croatian authors Božidar Kunc (brother of a distinguished Croatian opera singer Zinka Kunc) and Dora Pejačević (the first internationally known Croatian woman-composer). As we can see, music does not know the borders. Yoko Nishii is a lecturer at Aichi University of the Arts in Japan. She speaks Croatian language.
Epidaurus Festival living with Arts in Cavtat, Croatia 3 – 22 September 2017, directed by Ivana M. Vidovic
U petak, 08.09. na Ljetnoj pozornici u Cavtatu s početkom u 21h nastupit će duo Buenos Muchachos; argentinski gitarist Pablo Covacevich čiji su korijeni vidno hrvatskog porijekla. Kako Tango ne može bez bandoneona uz Pabla će nastupit i vrhunski argentinski harmonikaš i skladatelj Luis Caruana. Na klarinetu će se pridružiti umjetnik sa Sicilije Giovanni Mattaliano profesor klarineta na Konzervatoriju u Palermu. Utemeljitelj Festivala Epidaurus i umjetnički direktor je neumorna Ivana Marija Vidović, istaknuta hrvatska pijanistica i pjesnikinja.
2CELLOS Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser playing in Croatia and in more than 40 countries worldwide
We invite you to enjoy in the music of 2CELLOS, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, playing several well known classical tunes, accompanied with the London Symphony Orchestra. The tunes have been filmed in some celebrated Croatian resorts, like on the Zlatni rat (Golden Cape) on the island of Brae, then in the city of Dubrovnik, as well as on the Plitice Lakes. In the course of 5 years only, 2CELLOS had about one thousand of concerts in more than forty countries worldwide.
Ivana Marija Vidovic with ensmble Croazzola Concertante in Euphrasius Basilica in Porec 2017
In July 2017, Croazzola Concertante ensemble had a very successful concert in the Euphrasius Basilica in Porec. The basilica is under protection of UNESCO, and is known for fantastic acoustic. The name of Croazzola is obviously composed of the names of Croatia and Piazolla, a famous Argentinean composer. On the photo is Ivana Marija Vidović, pianist, poet from Dubrovnik and director of Epidaurus Festival, with maestro Krešimir Marmilić who founded the Croazzola Concertante ensemble in Zagreb.
Dora Pejacevic's music played by Yoko Nishii in Nasice
Dora Pejačević (1885-1923) is the first internationally known Croatian woman composer. Her growing popularity has reached even Japan, where in 2015 Yoko Nishii, a fine pianist, has published a double CD in Tokyo containing Dora’s collected pianistic works. Yoko Nishii, on the photo, has visited numerous Croatian towns, including the town of Našice, where she was playing on the paino on which Dora Pejačević was composing her works. Yoko Nishii speaks Croatian, and she completed a part of her music studies in the town of Lovran in Croatia.
Milka Trnina or Ternina 1863-1941 distinugished Croatian opera singer
According to Giacomo Puccini , author of the famous opera Tosca , Milka Trnina (or Ternina) was the best “Tosca” that he had opportunity to listen to (on the London premiere in 1900). In 1898, she appeared for the first time in opera in London, performing Isolde in Tristan und Isolde. She would continue to appear at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, until 1906, achieving a total of 98 appearances there in a variety of operas. Did You know that the name of the famous MILKA chocolate, Switzerland, had been given in honour to Milka Trnina, Croatian opera diva? The founder of the company, who was a great admirer of the singer, decided to name the company and his chocolate by the name of MILKA.
Michael Ippolito's Songlines inspired by Croatian KOLO music
Currently an Assistant Professor of Composition at Texas State University, Michael Ippolito’s music has been praised by the New York Times and performed by orchestras as diverse as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra and the Juilliard Orchestra. His composition This Circle is a short piece based on a Croatian folk song “Ovo kolo.”EUR A kolo is a broad category of circle dances, which can be sung or played by instruments, and can range from fast and lively to slow and lyrical. “EURoeOvo kolo”EUR is the slow, stately kind. He first heard this song on an old field recording, sung by a group of Croatian women.
4 SEASONS FOR 3 PIANOS with Matej Mestrovic, Matija Dedic & Hakan Ali Toker
Navona Records proudly presents 4 SEASONS FOR 3 PIANOS, a whirlwind transcription of Vivaldi’s masterful string concertos by Croatian pianist and composer Matej Meštrović (on the photo). Performing with Hakan A. Toker and Matija Dedić on three pianos (and accordion), Meštrović thoroughly reimagines the four concertos, his work exceeding that of a normal transcription. The collection, in such a radical new form, becomes almost a whole new work.
Ruggiero Boscovich – Rudjer Boskovic (1711-1787) has a memorial plaque in Milano
In June 2017, on Piazzale Borromeo in the heart of Milan, a commemoration ceremony and performance took place for Ruđer Bošković, native of Dubrovnik and the most distinguished scientist in Croatia’’s history, outside the Church of Santa Maria Podone, where he was buried on 13 February 1787. A memorial constructed of Dubrovnik Mironja stone was unveiled with the support of renowned lawyer, Cristian Pambianchi, an esteemed friend to Dubrovnik, and realized by the Croatia’’s Consulate General in Milan. On the photo Ivana Marija Vidović, distinguished Croatian pianist, by the memorial plaque dedicated to Ruggiero Boscovich – Ruđer Bošković.
International Flute Summer Courses in Karlovac, Croatia 2-9 July 2017
Each day is intense and educational (and fun) from morning until night, and filled with flute lectures, workshops, and performances that span classical, contemporary, jazz, latin jazz, and other styles. All student performances and masterclasses will be accompanied by MISAKI BABA, the official CFA piano-accompanist. We will practice, play and perform at the beautiful Zorin Dom city theatre in Karlovac. Also planned are short excursions to beautiful local natural locations, that we will use to socialize, share stories and be inspired. Lecturers: Pierre-Yves Artaud (FR), Philippe Allain-Dupres (FR), Peter-Lukas Graf (CH), Dieter Flury (AT), Michele Gori (IT), Carine Dupres (FR).
Dora Pejacevic 1885-1923 the first internationally known Croatian woman composer
Born into an old, noble family, the talented pianist would grow up to become one of the most influential figures in Croatian music. During her short life (she died in childbirth at the age of 38) she composed 57 completed works, including a hefty ouvre for solo piano, sixteen chamber works, and dozens of lieder. But she made her mark with the human voice; Pejačević is credited with bringing orchestral song to Croatian late-Romantic music.
Maksim Mrvica and the worldwide echo of Croatian Rhapsody composed by Tonci Huljic
Maksim Mrvica is a distinguished Croatian pianist born in the city of Šibenik on the Adriatic coast. He studied piano at the Academy of Music in Zagreb. One of Maksim’s greatest hits is Croatian Rhapsody , composed by Tonči Huljić. It is very popular among numerous musicians throughout the world, especially in Asia, playing not only piano, but some old exotic instruments, for example in China and Indonesia. We also introduce a few of his interesting interviews.
Ana Vidovic in Zagreb on 28th March 2017, in LA on 29th April and in Tokyo on 14th June 2017
Ana Vidovic comes from the small town of Karlovac near Zagreb, Croatia, and started playing guitar at the age of 5, and by 7 had given her first public performance. At the age of 11 she was performing internationally, and at 13 became the youngest student to attend the prestigious National Musical Academy in Zagreb where she studied with Professor Istvan Romer. Ana’s reputation in Europe led to an invitation to study with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory where she graduated in 2005. In 2017 she has a series of concerts in Croatia, USA and Japan. In November 2016 she has been interviewed by Lisker Music Foundation, which presented “On a Side Note” – a casual conversation with Ana.
1138 years since the international recognition of Croatia and 25 years since its diplomatic recognition
In the 9th century, more specifically, in 879 AD, Croatia obtained its first international recognition when Pope John VIII sent his letters to Croatian prince Branimir (on the photo is a monument from 9th ct bearing his name). Croatia never lost its state continuity, even when it was a part of other empires, kingdoms and states. For example, Croatian Deit is one of the oldest in Europe, and in this sense, Croatia is one of the oldest states in Europe. Its diplomatic recognition was realized in 1992. The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Japan organized a nice celebration, in which Yoko Nishii participated with her pianist program that included Croatian and Japanese composers.
Nenad Bach International Newsletter No. 47 Life is Beautiful, Vukovar, micro:bit
We have seen a lot of change since my last newsletter was published. A new year, new challenges, and the passing of dear friends. March 17, I will be performing with Neno Belan and Olja Desic in Osijek to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Poduzetnik magazine. April 22, I will be in Dubuque for a private performance at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. On April 28, I will be in Washington, D.C. to give a performance and discuss how to be a catalyst for world peace, for Hrvatska Ura.
Trio LUR Lucija Petrac, Ursa Vukman and Rea Alaburic from Zagreb to Paris and Moscow in 2016
During the Advent 2016 Trio LUR, consisting of young Croatian classical musicians Lucija Petrač (flute), Ursa Vukman (organist) and Rea Alaburić (soprano), performed in two churches in Paris – famous church of Saint Madeleine (La place de la Madeleine) and Chapelle des Franciscains (7 Rue Marie Rose) on 16th and 17th of December 2016. Their concerts have been organized by AMCA-Paris society of former students and friends of the University of Zagreb, living in Paris. In March 2016, they also perfomed in the Catholic Cathedral in Moscow.